Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateTennesseeIntroduced
HB 1739: Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the agreement. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9.
Johnny Shaw
HB 1739 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1091 (updated May 27, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the agreement. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Consistent traffic regulation across the megasite.
- Improved safety infrastructure for site operators.
- Clear legal authority for traffic management.
Risks
- Potential compliance costs for private businesses.
- Law enforcement resource allocation strain.
- Uncertainty regarding private property rights.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Enhanced roadway safety for employees.
- Standardized driving expectations on site.
- Professionalized traffic oversight.
Risks
- Increased police presence on private grounds.
- Friction between private and public authority.
- Potential for traffic citations on private land.
Technology Industry
Not enough information
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Formalization of enforcement agreements.
- Written terms required for jurisdiction.
- Public authority oversight involvement.
Risks
- Lack of transparency in specific agreements.
- Limited public oversight of private contracts.
- Delegation of enforcement powers to authorities.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enforcement of traffic laws improves safety.
- Improved coordination for emergency services.
- Safer industrial site transit access.
Risks
- Risks from heightened enforcement presence.
- Potential for aggressive traffic enforcement.
- Unclear liability for site-specific incidents.
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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